An Executive Functioning Tool for Long-Term Assignments
Help students learn one of the most important executive functioning skills: turning overwhelming projects into manageable steps.
 
Many students struggle with essays, presentations, research papers, science fair projects, college applications, and other long-term assignments, not because they lack ability, but because they don't know where to begin.
 
This Project Breakdown Planner teaches students how to estimate time, identify checkpoints, ask questions, seek support, and create realistic plans that keep them moving forward.
 
Students begin by completing a planning snapshot, checking in with a trusted adult to ensure they understand expectations, identifying executive functioning skills they can practice, and mapping out small daily goals using an easy-to-use planning table.
 
Perfect for middle school, high school, transition programs, and college readiness courses.
 
What's Included
Welcome Educators page
Ways to Use This Resource guide
Step-by-step implementation suggestions
Project Planning Snapshot
Executive Functioning Skills Checklist
Open-ended project planning page
Space for students to schedule work sessions, track progress, and reflect on challenges
Editable Google Slides version accessible by QR code or link
 
Great For
Executive Functioning Instruction
Resource Classes
Advisory
Study Skills Courses
Inclusion Support
Transition Programs
Essay Writing
Research Projects
Science Fair Projects
College Applications
Scholarship Planning
Independent Learning
 
Students can use this planner again and again for different assignments, helping them build planning habits, confidence, and independence that extend far beyond the classroom.